my parents don't like change. they don't like to try new things. this is my dad's new favorite pie.... so yeah. it's that good. i have made this with fresh pears, too, just add a pinch of cardamom to the crumble topping.
1- 9-inch pie crust
1 pkg softened cream cheese
1/3 C sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 egg
2/3 C sour cream
3 apples, peeled, cored & sliced
1/2 C flour
1/4 C sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/3 C butter
1) line 10-inch tart pan with pastry, making edges even with top of dish. pierce with fork. bake @ 350* for 15 minutes.
2) mix cream cheese, 1/3 C sugar, and vanilla. add egg; mix well. blend in sour cream. pour over slightly cooled crust.
3) top with apples.
4) mix flour, cinnamon, and 1/4 C sugar. cut in butter until coarse & crumbly. sprinkle over apples.
5) bake @ 350* for 50 minutes. cool completely before attempting to slice!
